The northern most province
of Thailand, Chiang Rai is situated on the Kok River basin 416 metres
above sea level. With an area of some 11,678 square kilometres. It
is about 785 kilometres form Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches
the Mae Khong River to the north and borders on both Myanmar and Laos.
The province is rich in tourism resources
in term of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past
civilisation. It is also home to serveral hilltribes who follow fascinating
ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway into Myanmar an
Laos.
Chiang Rai is administratively divided into
the following districts: Muang, Phan, Thoeng, Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Wiang
Pa Pao, Chiand Khong, Chiang Saen. Pa Daet, Wiang Chai, Phaya Mengrai,
Wiang Kaen, Mae Fa Luang, Khun Tan, Mae Lao, Wiang chiang Rung and
Doi Luang.

The
Golden Triangle8 kilometres north of Chaing Saen,
this riverside area marks the spot where the borders of Thailand,
Myammar and Laos converge.